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There was a time when I bumped into B+ semi-regularly in Colombia. He was always at the side of Quantic, first in Discos Fuentes studio in Medellín while Quantic was working on the first Ondatropica album, then in Cartagena for the second-ever Ondatropica concert, and then a year later there he was again in Nuqui on the Pacific Coast for a festival, taking photos and videos that would eventually form the music video for a Nidía Gongora and Quantic track. So, it was nice to get the chance to interview him for the release of his new photo book, which not only features some of his work in Colombia, but also his more-famous hip-hop shots as well as some of the iconic musicians he’s captured in Brazil and Ethiopia too.

The interview featured in The Vinyl Factory, as well as on Sounds and Colours. Check the links if you want to find out more about the book and B+’s work:

I was hugely honoured earlier this year to be asked to write the liner notes for a new compilation being released by Staubgold and featuring the music of Ensamble Polifónico Vallenato and Sexteto La Constelación De Colombia, two bands that formed in Colombia in 1999/2000 and whose members later started amazing projects like Meridian Brothers, Frente Cumbiero, Ondatrópica, Romperayo, Los Pirañas and La Distritofonica.

In addition to the liner notes I wrote a press release, which can be read here:

Writing and Editing by Latin American music expert Russell Slater

About Me

I write about music and culture (mainly from Latin America) for a number of websites and publications, as well as working as a publisher, editor and music consultant.

I founded Sounds and Colours, a website devoted to South American music and culture, in 2010. Since its beginning Sounds and Colours has expanded to become a publisher and record label, releasing a number of books and albums focusing on Latin American culture.

I regularly contribute to Sounds and Colours and Songlines, and have written for publications including Huck, The Wire, Makeshift, fRoots, The Quietus and Time Out São Paulo, amongst others.

I also work as a music consultant for brands, agencies and organisations wanting a better understanding of Latin American music.